How to Pronounce "block in"
expression
ˈbɫɑk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
BLAHK-in
blˈɒk/ /ˈɪn
BLOK-in
Definition
To prevent someone or something from leaving a place by blocking the exit, often with another object like a car or box. Can also mean to sketch or plan something roughly in art.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫɑk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
blˈɒk/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLAHK-in
UK
BLOK-in
Listen in Context
Someone parked behind me and blocked in my car.
The boxes blocked in the dog in the corner.
Be careful not to block in the driveway.
Hey, could you move your car? You accidentally blocked in mine.